Thursday, October 12, 2006

Guayacan, "Ironwood"

This bush with its red seed pods is high in crude protein and good brouse for deer. Louis Turcotte refered to it as "Mexican Christmas Tree". Once while I visited on their ranch "San Pablo" between Hebronville and Zapata they had one decorated inside with popcorn and other Christmas decorations. It is said to be the hardest wood in Texas.

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